Robert O. Bland, 88 of DeLand, FL passed away at Florida Hospital DeLand on May 27, 2012. He was born in Jacksonville, Illinois on October 5, 1923 and served in the U.S. Air Force. He is survived by his wife, Ethel and brother James. The family will receive friends on Thursday, May 31st from 5-7pm at the Allen-Summerhill Funeral Home in DeLand, FL. A funeral service will be held on Friday, June 1st at 11am at the First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in DeLand, FL with Dr. David Felty officiating.